Ok so I have just joined this and I am not an extreme hacker or modder and I am not that good with this stuff. I have modded 360 controllers fixed 360's and have done hacks for X-Box. The thing that has amazed me the most is the protable N64. I really want to build one that is handheld. I like the Darth 64 and ones like that but they are to pricey for me to purchase. That is why I would like to build my own. The only problem is I have no clue what to do. I know i need the N64, PSone screen and thats about it that I KNOW OF (Theres probably a lot more things). I was just wondering if there was a good tutorial with putting together the portable handheld N64 and making the case, adding buttons, volume control, batteries, headphone jack and other accesories I may have left out, all in one easy to follow and detailed tutorial that will work well. I am not sure if theres one of those on this site because everything has its own thread I just need to know what to do for everything and what I need. thanks hopefully someone can understand me and help...
Should be in the N64 section
You will need the following:
N64
Ps1 or zenith screen(Easiest to start with imo)
3.3v regulator(TI has free samples)
7.4v 4700mah battery(most common in N64p's)
A controller or 2
A Soldering Iron
Desoldering Iron
Dremel
Solder
Wire
Miscellaneous tools
Sand paper
... Can't think of more At the moment.
PM me with questions or if you need links to parts or diagrams
So will these tutorials help me build the entire thing? Also will they work?
This is a video log of the entire process start to end for making an N64 handheld portable!
Yes.
I have seen the Mario Retro 64 and it is my new fvourite and looks a bit simpilar to build then som of the others how can I build a case and stuff like that?
Read the sticky's at the top of the N64 section. They contain most everything you'll need to know. Also read the stickys in the Case Construction and the Portable Screen Hacking section, and the Reference Section is a good place to look into, especially the Batteries part.
If you have more questions, please ask in this thread! We'll be happy to help you out and answer questions! Good luck!
How much will these project cost? I am going to follow bacteria's tutorial and hopefully it will work but for the case of the handeld I am not sure what to do. I don't have a mold or anything?
limpport wrote:Read the sticky's at the top of the N64 section. They contain most everything you'll need to know. Also read the stickys in the Case Construction and the Portable Screen Hacking section, and the Reference Section is a good place to look into, especially the Batteries part.
If you have more questions, please ask in this thread! We'll be happy to help you out and answer questions! Good luck!
it takes time for the first portablebut its worthit at the end when you have a portable and major bragging rights
and for the first project expect any where from $145-$250+
Ok thanks. I am going to follow all of Bacteria's tutorials so hopefully I can make one of these. How much could I sell one for? Also about the case everything goes in how can I make one of those?
nachoz12341 wrote:it takes time for the first portablebut its worthit at the end when you have a portable and major bragging rights
and for the first project expect any where from $145-$250+
Sorry for the double post. I have just found this post http://forums.benheck.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=36904" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . It has a link to a website that has free cases that might be good for a N64 case? Can someone tell me which case would be good for it and possibly work? I see that they open up revealing there inside, would I not want that? Thanks
Talakoski wrote:Ok thanks. I am going to follow all of Bacteria's tutorials so hopefully I can make one of these. How much could I sell one for? Also about the case everything goes in how can I make one of those?
nachoz12341 wrote:it takes time for the first portablebut its worthit at the end when you have a portable and major bragging rights
and for the first project expect any where from $145-$250+
I'm pretty sure all of those are too small.
Life of Brian used one of those for his 2nd noacp.
Keep looking.
Do you want to try a polycase?
Search around http://www.polycase.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I recommend them or vacuum forming for an N64p case.
Yeah this poly case looks good. What one would you recommend for a N64 portable. Would it fit well?
gamer255 wrote:I'm pretty sure all of those are too small.
Life of Brian used one of those for his 2nd noacp.
Keep looking.
Do you want to try a polycase?
Search around http://www.polycase.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I recommend them or vacuum forming for an N64p case.
I know i need the N64, PSone screen and thats about it that I KNOW OF (Theres probably a lot more things). I was just wondering if there was a good tutorial with putting together the portable handheld N64 and making the case, adding buttons, volume control, batteries, headphone jack and other accesories I may have left out, all in one easy to follow and detailed tutorial that will work well. I am not sure if theres one of those on this site because everything has its own thread I just need to know what to do for everything and what I need. thanks hopefully someone can understand me and help... 
